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    • Moonlight Mixers are back at the Folly Beach Pier! Charleston, SC

      Cooper River Marina

      Moonlight Mixers are back at the Folly Beach Pier!

      Enjoy 5 nights of dancing and music this summer

      [FOLLY BEACH] – The Moonlight Mixer series on the Folly Beach Pier is back once again! The pier’s Mixers series will kick off on Friday, May 3.

      All ages are invited to celebrate summertime with some dancing on the Folly Beach Pier. On five Friday evenings this summer, dancers will enjoy music from a DJ or live band. On May 3, July 26 and Sept. 20, DJ Bill Shelton will spin the hottest oldies and beach music. And on June 14 and Aug. 16, the Dave Landeo Trio will perform a variety of upbeat, energetic covers and originals. 

      Advance tickets are $10 per person. If the event has not sold out, on-site tickets will be $15 per person. Tickets are limited and the events are expected to sell out, so advance purchase is recommended. Event hours are 7 – 10 p.m.

       

      Beverages will be available for purchase on site. No outside food or drink is allowed, and pets are not permitted at the event. Food and snacks will be available for purchase at the Pier 101 Restaurant and the Gangplank Gift & Tackle Shop, both located at the entrance to the pier. Food, beverages and parking fees are not included with ticket purchase. Chairs are welcome as seating is limited.

       

      The 2024 Moonlight Mixers schedule is as follows:

       

      The Folly Beach Pier opened to the public on Dec. 26, 2022. The 1049-foot-long pier is 25 feet wide and features concrete pilings and substructure, with a wooden walkway and railings. Amenities at the Folly Beach Pier include restrooms, the Pier 101 Restaurant and Bar, beach access, showers, and the Gangplank Gift & Tackle Shop (which sells gifts, sundry items, refreshments and tackle/bait, and offers rod rentals). The iconic Folly Beach Pier is the perfect location for saltwater fishing, walking, birding and breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and the “Edge of America.”

       

      Moonlight Mixers offer accessible parking, restrooms, and water fountains, as well as an accessible ramp to the pier and an accessible route to the event area at the end of the pier. KultureCity Sensory Bags are available for checkout on a first-come, first-served basis during the event. Visit the event gate for more information on accessibility in your parks. For additional information on the Folly Beach Pier, visit ccprc.com/follypier.

       

      For details or to purchase tickets, call 843-795-4386 or visit CharlestonCountyParks.com (direct link). This event is brought to you by Dasani and your Charleston County Parks.

       

      Owned and operated by the Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission (CCPRC), the Folly Beach Fishing Pier is located at 101 East Arctic Avenue on Folly Beach. The mission of CCPRC is to improve the quality of life in Charleston County by offering a diverse system of park facilities, programs and services. The large park system features over 11,000 acres of property and includes six regional parks, three beach parks, three dog parks, two landmark fishing piers, a skate park, three waterparks, a historic plantation site, 19 boat landings, a climbing wall, a challenge course, an interpretive center, an equestrian center, cottages, a campground, a marina, as well as wedding, meeting and event facilities. The park system also offers a wide variety of recreational services – festivals, camps, classes, programs, volunteer opportunities, and more. For more information, call 843-795-4386, or visit www.charlestoncountyparks.com.

       

      Photos courtesy Charleston County Parks. High resolution photos available upon request

      Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission / 843-795-4386 / www.CharlestonCountyParks.com

       

       

       
       
      Sarah Reynolds
       Public Information Coordinator
       Headquarters
       
      861 Riverland DrCharlestonSC 29412
       Office: +1 8437628089
       
      Sarah.Reynolds@ccprc.com
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    • Shared Photo: Moon over Oriental

      Toucan Grill and Fresh Bar in Oriental, NC

      Oriental, NC is home to longtime CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, Oriental Marina and Inn, lying on the eastern banks of inner Oriental Harbor. Our thanks to Flora Moorman for this shot from Oriental Marina.

       

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    • March OBX Park News: Meet Your Ranger, The Wright Flight Academy, Partner Spotlight, and more

       
      Your March E-news preview:

       

       
      Your Parks, Your Impact
      Spring is almost here, which means things are changing – the days are longer, the air a little warmer, and our parks are coming to life as they thaw out from cold winter days. 

      One thing that doesn’t change is how each one of us love and support our Outer Banks national parks. Did you know that people like you have played a role in supporting our national parks through donations and other support since they were first thought of as “America’s Best Idea” over 100 years ago? 

      This year, we carry on that legacy as we celebrate five years helping you support our Outer Banks national parks. A lot has changed in just those five years:
      • You’ve helped create new ways to experience these special places.
      • Our parks have seen a record number of visitors that has only slightly slowed down today.
      • Our parks’ budget continues to tighten, making it more difficult for them to keep pace with our community’s needs. 
      That’s why your support is more important than ever this year. When you give a gift to Outer Banks Forever – whether it’s $50 or $500 – you allow us to help our parks adapt to these changes faster and easier. Together, we can ensure that these beautiful places remain a source of inspiration and wonder for years to come. 
      Donate Today
      We can’t thank you enough for being part of our Outer Banks Forever family for the past five years and look forward to the amazing work we can do together this year and beyond! 

      See you in our parks,

      Jessica Barnes
      Director
      Outer Banks Forever
       
      Meet Your Ranger: Robin Snyder
      Our Meet Your Ranger series introduces you to the many amazing people who support our Outer Banks national parks every day! 

      This month, we’re pleased to introduce you to Robin Snyder, Deputy Superintendent of our Outer Banks national parks!

      No two days are alike for Robin as she works closely with the Superintendent and division chiefs of administration, maintenance, visitor services, resource management, and visitor and resource protection to manage park operations for our three national parks! 

      Meet Robin
       
      The Wright Flight Academy: Part I
      Prepare for Takeoff!
      This content is brought to you by our National Park Service partners.
      Prepare for takeoff and join Wright Brothers National Memorial on an extraordinary adventure in partnership with Dare County Schools with The Wright Flight Academy!

      Experience the start of something special at Wright Brothers National Memorial with the first installment in a series of videos chronicling the extraordinary work being performed by students from First Flight High School. Over the next two years, 23 students will build their very own, two person “flying machine” (I.e., an FAA-certified airplane) on the same grounds where brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright achieved their world-changing first flight on December 17, 1903! 

      We hope you’ll follow along and cheer these students on as they carry the torch of the Wright brothers’ legacy in The Wright Flight Academy!

      We’re proud to support this program by sponsoring this video series created by Rayolight Productions. As videos are made available, we’ll be adding them to our YouTube channel, sharing them on Facebook, and featuring them in our monthly e-newsletters. 

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      Partner Spotlight: OBX Beverage
      If you’ve spent time in the Outer Banks, then you’ve likely enjoyed a beverage brought to you by our friends at OBX Beverage!

      OBX Beverage is the only locally owned and operated beverage distributor here in the Outer Banks. When Kiefer and Molly Pirrung purchased the business in 2021, they did so with the mission of contributing to our vibrant community, providing quality beverages and service to locals and visitors alike. 

      They are also passionate about protecting and enhancing our Outer Banks national parks, and have done so by supporting our Pathways to Your National Parks project! 
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      NPS Explains:
      What’s Happening at Buxton Beach Access?
      This content is brought to you by our National Park Service partners.
      From 1956 until 2010, Cape Hatteras National Seashore’s Buxton Beach Access, located at the south end of Old Lighthouse Road in Buxton, North Carolina, served our nation as a military base for both the United States Navy and Coast Guard.

      Due to decades-long military usage and apparently incomplete restoration of the area, samples taken from the Buxton Beach Access beach tested positive in early September 2023, for petroleum-contaminated soils (PCS).

      Additionally, due to coastal erosion, abandoned facilities, construction debris, and septic systems associated with historic Navy and Coast Guard activities have been observed along the beach adjacent to the Buxton Beach Access.
      On September 1, 2023, as a precautionary measure, the beach adjacent to the former military site was closed after experiencing beach erosion from Tropical Storm Idalia and Hurricane Lee. The erosion uncovered potentially hazardous infrastructure associated with the Navy and Coast Guard bases and visitors reported a strong smell of petroleum. The Seashore filed two reports with the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Spill Response Center.
      Sediment samples taken in early September 2023, by the Coast Guard’s Spill Response staff came back positive for petroleum hydrocarbons with characteristics of light fuel oil, and lubricating oil. Since early September 2023, PCS have intermittently been observed on the beach.

      On September 25, 2023, the Dare County Department of Health and Human Services, the Seashore, and the Corps, issued a precautionary public health advisory.

      On February 9, 2024, Seashore staff noticed a very strong smell of petroleum products and multiple surfers reported that their wetsuits and hair smelled like fuel and noticed a sheen on the water near Buxton Beach Access. A number of reports were submitted to the National Response Center.

      Today, it appears that the foundation of the terminal building, including two cable terminal vaults and other infrastructure associated with NAVFAC Cape Hatteras, litter the beach, due to significant coastal erosion over the years.

      While the National Park Service remains concerned about the remnant infrastructure and PCS at this site, it is also proud that for 26 years, America’s first national seashore hosted NAVFAC Cape Hatteras, a military facility that played an essential role in tracking Soviet submarine movements and provided valuable intelligence to the U.S. Navy.

      The Seashore continues to support the military by providing land to the Coast Guard for important operations out of Hatteras Inlet and Oregon Inlet.

      What’s next?

      • The beach remains closed as a precautionary measure.
      • The Seashore will continue to communicate observations and concerns about the existence of PCS and debris to the Army Corps of Engineers and Coast Guard.
      • The Corps continues to evaluate the situation and if its authorities will allow for the removal of historic building infrastructure and associated PCS.
      • The Coast Guard is conducting a CERCLA investigation at the site to evaluate the presence of non-petroleum contaminants, which is underway and expected to conclude during the summer of 2024. The contract for the investigation is not related to the PCS observations in September 2023.
      To learn more about the history and status of this site from our National Park Service partners, click the button below. You can also learn more from our friend Joy Crist, Editor of the Island Free Press, by visiting her Editor’s Blog
      Learn More
       
      Celebrating Pony Birthdays!
      Join us in celebrating the Ocracoke ponies who have March birthdays!

      Did you know you can help these beautiful and unique ponies by symbolically adopting one or supporting the herd? Your support helps cover the costs of their ongoing care and feeding. When you Adopt A Pony or support the herd with a gift of $50 or more, you will receive an adoption certificate and a picture of your pony or of the herd to keep!

       
      Lawton – March 9

      Lawton is a handsome paint pony and is the Ocracoke herd’s only gelding. He is named after the late Lawton Howard, an Ocracoke local who generously loved and supported the ponies.

      Lawton enjoys playing with his four half-siblings in the herd and showing off for visitors! He’s also known for his loud, very noticeable snore!

       
      Paloma – March 22

      Paloma’s name, which means “dove” in Spanish, was given to her by the students at the Ocracoke School. Paloma’s mother was Spirit, a deeply missed member of the herd, and her father is Wentzel from the Shackleford Banks herd.

      She is very inquisitive and is usually the first pony to greet visitors at the Ocracoke Pony Pens!

       
      Rayo – March 26

      Rayo is one of the beloved ponies of Ocracoke Island. His name means “lightening”  in Spanish, and he is a paint stallion with lots of spunk!

      He is Paloma’s brother and is the father of Jobelle and Hazelnut. He is known for being very active and curious!

       
      Adopt A Pony
       
      Save the Date: National Park Week 2024
      Save the date for our favorite week of the year: National Park Week! We’ll also be celebrating our fifth birthday that week!

      This year, National Park Week will take place from April 20 through April 28. Highlights for the week include Earth Day, a fee-free day at Wright Brothers National Memorial, National Junior Ranger Day, and more! Stay tuned for more exciting details to come!

       
       
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    • Summer Internship at the Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, Charleston, SC


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      20 Patriots Point Rd
      Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

       

       

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    • Georgetown, SC, to receive federal funding, AICW MM 403


      VHF 16 & 68 Located on the Sampit River, Harborwalk Marina is only a boardwalk away from Georgetown's Historic District, great food, shopping, etc. A safe harbor from bad weather and located in calm

      Harborwalk Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSORS, is only a boardwalk stroll away from Georgetown’s Historic District for history, entertainment, great food and shopping. Harborwalk Marina is the third marina on your starboard side as you enter the protected waters of Georgetown. Our thanks to Chris Carroll for these good news articles!

      Click here for    Florence, Georgetown to receive millions in federal funding

      Click here for    Georgetown to receive millions in federal funding

      Sen. Lindsey Graham says money to dredge the Georgetown Harbor is coming
      Scott Harper/GAB News 

      The City of Georgetown has been looking for years at ways to fund the dredging of the harbor adjacent to Front Street that is now too shallow for most larger boats to use. This problem costs the city a lot of money in lost revenue each year because many boaters have to bypass the city and travel to other places where the waters are deeper.
      Now, it appears a funding source has been secured. U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham has announced Georgetown is included in a 2024 fiscal year spending package that was recently approved by the U.S. Senate.
      According to a press release listing the cities that will receive funds, Graham says the City of Georgetown will receive $6.5 million to go towards deepening the harbor. The harbor has not been dredged since 2008.
      In January, we spoke with Georgetown’s Main Street Director Al Joseph about the importance of getting the harbor dredged. A month before our conversation, a tall ship – a replica of the Nao Trinidad – visited Georgetown but could not dock next to Front Street because the water was too shallow for the ship to navigate:  https://youtu.be/BYkiX8V-l4A
      In order for bigger boats to get to Front Street, the harbor needs to be at least 12 feet deep. Right now, the depth is as shallow as five feet at low tide, Chris Carroll, the operations manager for the Harborwalk Marina, told WBTW TV-13.

      Click Here To View the Cruisers Net South Carolina Marina Directory Listing For Harborwalk Marina

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Harborwalk Marina

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    • AIWA March 2024 Newsletter

      Cruisers Net is proud to be a member of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association whose lobbying work is crucial to keeping the Waterway navigable and safe. Your membership dollars directly support their vital work. Please join and encourage your boating neighbors to do likewise, regardless of their homeport.

      Thank you Larry. We just finished up 14 meetings over two days on Capitol Hill. It was tiring but I feel good about the progress we continue to make for the waterway. I appreciate your ongoing support.
      Brad

       
      AIWA The Unified Voice of the WaterwayMarch 2024 Newsletter 

       

       
      Congress passes FY24 Appropriations Bills
      and President Biden releases FY25 Budget

      On March 8th, Congress passed the first of two mini-bus appropriations bills in which they combined six individual appropriations bills together, one of which was the Energy & Water Appropriations Bill funding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). It was signed into law by President Biden on March 9th and USACE projects and programs are now funded until the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2024.

      The table below shows the final funding for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23), FY24, and the President’s budget for FY25. The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) is currently scheduled to receive at least $48.5 million combined from the FY24 Appropriations and FY24 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, but we could receive additional funding through the Work Plan for FY24. Congress added the following amounts to the Appropriations bill and the AIWW is eligible to receive funding in all of these mini-pots:

      Additional Dredging Needs for Navigation Maintenance – $42.763 million
      Additional Dredging Needs for Inland Waterways – $14 million
      Additional Dredging Needs for Small, Remote or Subsistence Navigation – $178 million

      USACE is required to submit a work plan to Congress identifying how they will spend these funds (and other extra funding) by early May. At a minimum, we will exceed $150 million in funding over the past three fiscal years, and work is being conducted and planned for every state along the waterway. A big milestone as we celebrate the AIWA’s 25th anniversary year!

      Looking forward to Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25)

      Yesterday, President Biden released his FY25 budget. It included GREAT NEWS for the waterway. As shown in the table below, waterway funding is included for every state and exceeds $33 million. While there are many legislative steps before this funding could be used for operations and maintenance of the AIWW, it is almost $5 million more than in the FY24 Appropriations Bill and is a great starting point! This week, the AIWA Board is in Washington, DC to meet with Congressional offices to ask their support for these funding amounts and encourage them to provide additional dredging needs funding. We will report on these efforts in the April newsletter.

      Finally, we also want to highlight the success of our partners supporting the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway (NJIWW) as they will also receive over $10 million in funding in FY24 and could exceed $17 million between FY23-FY25.

       
      Coast Guard Notice:MSIB 165-24 North Landing Bridge Closed, March 8, 2024

      Summary: 
      Albemarle And Chesapeake Canal – North Landing Bridge –Emergency Deviation

      Effective immediately, the North Landing Bridge, Mile Marker 20.2 on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, is restricted to only operating the north span. Due to an electrical failure, the south span of the bridge will remain closed until repairs can be completed. The north span will open on schedule. The horizontal clearance of the bridge with the south span closed to navigation is 35 feet. No alternate inland route is available at this time due to scheduled maintenance of the Deep Creek Lock on the Dismal Swamp Canal. Navigation interests will be updated once a repair schedule can be confirmed.

      Vessels that can safely transit the bridge with the reduced horizontal clearance of 35 feet may do so. 

      The bridge operator can be contacted on VHF-FM Channel 13 or (757) 482-3081. For any questions on the above deviation please contact the US Coast Guard Waterways Management Division via email at VirginiaWaterways@uscg.mil. 

       
      AIWA ‘On the Road”
      to Savannah, Georgia and
      Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

      AIWA Executive Director Brad Pickel has been invited to speak at two recent stakeholder meetings representing diverse interests along the waterway.

      At the Atlantic Region meeting of the American Waterways Operators in Savannah, GA, Brad highlighted the value of the waterway for the numerous roles it plays as part of the Nation’s Maritime Transportation System and how the AIWA works to secure federal funding for waterway operations and maintenance dredging. The AWO represents America’s Tugboat, Towboat and Barge Industry, and the meeting was well attended by commercial operators, the U.S. Coast Guard and affiliated businesses.

      The next visit was to the South Carolina Yacht Club in Hilton Head Island, SC. The SCYC is a strong supporter of our association and the evening’s presentation focused on completed and upcoming dredging projects and discussions about recreational use of the waterway. The common thread through each of these presentations is the need for a well-maintained Marine Highway 95 for all users. We are proud to be a Voice for all of our Waterway users.  (Photo above: SCYC, HHI, SC)

       
      Basic Knowledge for Cruising the ICW: Part 2 by Bob Sherer

      Bob Sherer, known as Bob423, has a chapter in his ICW Cruising Guide of essential insights and practical advice for navigating the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. Covering topics from dinghy protocol to adept boat handling in confined areas, below are two more tips and we recommend reading the full article to find tips 11 to 17 by clicking here.9. Swing into a Dock

      When we first started, we would approach a face dock parallel to the pilings. It was tough to estimate the best path and would invariably get a fender caught between a piling and the boat with something giving way and a lot of yelling. So now we come into a dock at a 30-degree angle and at the last minute Ann will swing the bow over and throw the engine in reverse causing the boat to stop and drift into the dock with no fore or aft motion, all without bow thrusters. This is known as the “Captain Ron Maneuver” for those who have seen the movie, “Captain Ron,” which I highly recommend.

      10. Put Strength Where Strength is Needed

      This can be a sensitive topic with some boaters. When picking up a mooring, sometimes strength is needed to pull up the rope and tie it off on a cleat. Who’s best able to do that? Most of the time for cruising couples, the stronger of the two should be on the bow, not at the helm. The one at the bow can give directions by pointing which way to go for a successful pickup of a mooring and when anchoring or picking up an anchor, but strength should be at the bow for best results. Many boaters don’t follow this guide and do okay but some situations do require an added boost of muscle, which one of the crew may have. It’s up to you to decide which one. The same comment goes for docking. On Fleetwing, Ann does all the helm work: anchoring, mooring, and docking. I haven’t docked a boat in months?  Click here to keep reading for tips 11 to 17.

      If you missed the first eight tips in part one covered in last month’s AIWA newsletter, you can find them here.

      This article is shared with permission from our friends at Waterway Guide.

       
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      You can find Aqua Map in the App Store and enjoy an exclusive 20% discount for AIWA members on selected bundles by clicking here.

       
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      The AIWA is a national non-profit organization with the mission of securing funding and support for the maintenance of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. We are the only organization dedicated to ensuring the future of the AIWW and proudly represent all stakeholders of the waterway. 

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    • USCG: New South Carolina Vessel Turn-In Program

      ‘Sullivan, James P LT USCG (USA)’ via General Contact

      Mon, Mar 11, 10:31 AM (1 day ago)  
      to D07-SMB-SECTORCHASN-WWM

      Good Morning All,

      The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (DHEC OCRM) is piloting a new preventative Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) to allow boat owners to surrender aging, unwanted, or at-risk vessels (for free) before they become a problem. They will even disassemble and dispose of the vessel at no cost to the owner, using the most sustainable disposal and recycling options available. Although this program does not apply to existing abandoned and derelict vessels, it is a huge step forward for protecting SC waterways.

      Please see attached one-pager and text below for additional information. Feel free to forward this email as you see fit.

      When is the first Turn-In Event? 

      The first Vessel Turn-In event will be held in the Charleston area in the summer of 2024. Details will be published by SCDHEC once plans are solidified.  

      Who is Eligible?  

      Private citizens and businesses within South Carolina’s eight coastal counties. 

      How can I Apply?  

      Complete the South Carolina VTIP application by visiting https://scdhec.gov/ADV   

      Contact Julia Chrisco for additional information. 

      • DHEC Press Release – LINK
      • OCRM VTIP Webpage (includes the link to apply) – LINK
      • Facebook Post – LINK

      Very Respectfully,

      LT James P. Sullivan

      Waterways Management Div., Chief

      CG Sector Charleston

      (843) 740-3184

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